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Can 'Mogga' succeed where Rooney failed?
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 13/01/2024
» After their disastrous experience with Wayne Rooney it seems Birmingham City's American bosses have come to their senses with what appears to be a wise appointment in Tony Mowbray a seasoned manager with a steady if not spectacular career.
It's a big weekend for Shots and Stones
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 06/01/2024
» Although the appeal of the English FA Cup is not what it used to be, the third round still produces one of the more entertaining weekends in English football, especially for clubs in the lower divisions.
A year that said farewell to legendary Sir Bobby
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 30/12/2023
» The year began with us mourning the loss of the great Brazilian footballer Pele who passed away in the final days of 2022.
Historic day for Rebecca at the Cottage
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 23/12/2023
» Craven Cottage will be the unlikely setting for a significant slice of history today as Rebecca Welch becomes the first woman to referee a Premier League match when Fulham take on Burnley.
Sweet success: A ripe time for Bournemouth's Cherries
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 16/12/2023
» You can forgive supporters of AFC Bournemouth if they are feeling pretty good about life at the moment.
When 'Diamond' Venables played at Stamford Bridge
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 02/12/2023
» It was sad to learn of the death of one of English football's great personalities, Terry Venables, last week at the age of 80.
Good campaign for EPL gaffers…so far
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 25/11/2023
» With almost one third of Premier League matches having been played, the most remarkable aspect of the season so far is that no manager has been sacked.
Day of drama and excitement - Premier League
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/11/2023
» There have been quite a few extraordinary games in the Premier League over the years but it would be hard to match the frenetic clash between Spurs and Chelsea at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last Monday.
FA Cup serves up some intriguing clubs
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 04/11/2023
» While the focus of English football will be on the Premier League this weekend, there will be plenty of drama at the smaller grounds around the country as little-known teams from the lower divisions do battle in the first round of the FA Cup.
When my childhood hero Charlton graced Bangkok
Sports, Nobby Piles, Published on 28/10/2023
» Tributes have poured in for Sir Bobby Charlton following his death last weekend at the age of 86.